This is my first ever binder and i think i'm very happy about it! the package was discreet, it's true to size (my chest is 39 inches and i got a size XL), it's comfortable, doesn't make me feel constricted and it flattens my chest very well! this is a great value for money imo. That's the TLDR, if you're a first time binder buyer, read on!When my binder first arrived, I was a bit worried because I couldn't get it on like a regular shirt, it's not very stretchy. So I had to put my legs through the neck of the binder, pull it up to my chest, and then pull my arms through their respective holes (wording, lol). After that, i just had to accommodate my breast for a better look (if you're looking for specifics, I positioned my breasts up and towards the middle of my chest) one of my breasts is bigger than the other, so i couldn't get it to look as flat as the other one but it still worked quite nicely! To take it off, I just grabbed the binder from behind and pulled it over my head like a regular shirt. And that's all! I might update in 6 months or a year.okay so don't mind my messy room and or my work uniform.I bought a 3X which is a size up than what I would usually buy in clothes. I like my clothes baggy since I don't want my boobs or body showing through them. When it came I tried my hardest to fit into it. Holding my breath, stretching the fabric, it didn't work. I bought a 5X HOPING it would fit and it did! I never knew how binder sizes differ from bra or shirt sizes so that's my bad. I've previously bought two binders from this company and they didn't fit, but I couldn't return them since the return cost was $8.The back of the binder is what stretches, not the front. I'm pretty curvy so I'm glad it fits. 5X didn't come with the color black, only "nude" and grey but since it's under my clothes it's fine. I'm also not completely flat but I'm flat enough that I have 'moobs', which makes me very happy. :)It came in a plastic baggy, not even saying it was an Amazon delivery which I thought was weird. One of the sides was black while the other was see-through.It doesn’t really do much for me. It took like 3 order and returns to find the right size. The armpit is a bit uncomfortable at times and I don’t really like that the neck like and armpits are so high(I forgot to do a before pic bc I was so excited and nervous)So I've been on/off binding since my teens & from a donation & bought one from a bigger company to trial and error through well Amazon & other markets. This one is the closest nail on the head for me and I'm pretty happy with it to where I'll buy more. Here's why:*The compression bigger companies have with their binders can sometimes give better results, this one doesn't particularly have that and those bigger companies I've bought from tend to injure me taking them off or wearing them in general. (I have bad shoulders/back so things pop out of place) so no you won't have the same elastic feel but what you will have is a slight stretch, softer breathable material and it'll feel like a sports bra but doing the job right. Same type structure as a bigger brand binder and as most budget binders can be annoying in my opinion. This one DOES go all the way up unlike some where the binding part ends under the collar bone. I was really happy about that.*Now for how close you get a flat chest is on the size you get, I recently have grown since last purchasing a new binder so deciding between a 2xl & 3xl was hard bc I once was Med/large lol I got the 3 and love it. I'm comfortable and happy. The only thing I'd point out is the slightest "ridge" at the bottom you may get but tbh I use skin safe Tape & it worked & I'm still comfy!* being also fem some days but still massively uncomfortable with my chest. I definitely will try a size 2xl to see how fitted it feels before getting every color. Because of that slight ridge & not always wanting to tape I'm curious to see if one down will help that. I love wearing tighter shirts and don't mind a slight slight bind look but a ploppy ridge is a deal breaker & I hope for the simple option to wear Medium/small shirts again without feeling well..droop.So yeh there's my first opinion on it. It's soft, breathable, covers the full front, if you like wearing them by themselves at home they look nice and kinda like a crop. I'd wear this under my sheer shirts definitely. My shoulders are not constricted like other brands did and if wear & tear over time is positive I will update on that as well.My only complaint is that the seams under armpit and down sides digs in and hurts after a full day wear. Tightness is what I need for a large bust that I wish didn't exist and this provides just that. Just wish the seam didn't dig in.The outright *euphoria* I experienced when putting this on for the first time can't be overstated. I ran right into my bathroom and took so many dirty mirror selfies, because I couldn't believe the difference it made in the size of my chest. This is, of course, my first binder, and I was stunned that something could make me look the way I wanted to look so easily. This is a comfortable, true-to-size binder, and has been with me through a lot over the months.That being said, I would buy two -- if you only have one binder and you're wearing it pretty frequently like I do, it will lose its stretch over time. But it has endured valiantly since I purchased it and lasted about...half a year, I think, being my only binder. I love it, would definitely recommend it to folks out there looking to flatten their chest for any reason. ??it came in a pride package so if ur closeted then u probably shouldn’t buy this. Definitely size up cause they’re super small. Super comfortable tho.I followed the size guide and I'm 47 inches so that's a 5x, but this is after significant weight loss. I feel as if it's actually loose and I could size down? Tissues in the chest are not as dense as they were before weight loss so maybe that's part of it? Might try to exchange for a smaller size. However even so, I think it does an ok job even if it's a little big.My trans grandson is so happy to be able to conceal his breasts and still be able to move and breath freely. It certainly makes his school day a lot easier.I’ll be honest, this is my first actual binder. I paid a little more than I did with the first one, and the difference was more than apparent.The material used is different from the front and the back. The backside is very breathable, as is the front, and yet the front has an extra layer. Even so, it’s still so comfortable. I’m able to wear it throughout the day without any discomfort!I’d say it’s up there in regards to quality, and yet the pricing is incredibly reasonable. Most companies charge 50$+, so for someone who’s merely beginning their transition, or financially tight, this is the perfect selection.It compresses my chest really well, and conceals a lot without making it hurt or look unnatural.As for the packaging, it’s sleek, and subtle. It’s perfect for someone who isn’t out yet, actually.I enjoyed the card that was inside, though if I could make a suggestion, it would be to make a sort of guide on how to wash it, or restore the tightness when it’s become loose?(Perhaps I missed it and it’s actually listed someone. If so, my apologies)Overall, a fantastic, inexpensive binder. I wholeheartedly recommend it, and will be purchasing more when they’re available.To anyone who’s beginning their transition, I wish you the best of luck— but most importantly, to bind safely! :)Excellent to make chest flat BUT, it's a bit hard to breathe and if you wear it long enough it starts hurting under the armpits. The size is a bit small so maybe that's why but if I order the exact size, the result might not be as good. That's my theory!This is my first real binder it’s perfect, they did deliver it to my door so if you are not out I suggest sending to a friends house, I’m a c cup and this did a good job, really breathable and would recommend, I’m usually a medium but I got a large because I heard the sizes ran smaller, so I suggest getting a size up, and remember to bind safely